Cyber Security Engineer (f/m/d)

Who we are?

Galaxus culture finds its origin in our values: cooperative, innovative, piratesque, responsible, and ambitious. We give feedback straight-up granting everyone the power to own their actions and grow through epic wins and rough patches. “Grow with us. Be brave, stay true" is the mantra that inspires transparency, boosting a culture of openness and knowledge-sharing.

As the top Swiss e-commerce platform, with a crew of over 3,200 across Switzerland, Germany, and Serbia, Galaxus is on the move to new markets. We're on the lookout for characters who know that it’s diversity that gets us to grow and succeed. Being bold and out-of-the-box isn't just encouraged — it's basically our brand.

“Fancy Bear,” the internal cyber security team at Digitec Galaxus, is a powerhouse of innovation and expertise. We are dedicated to defending our platform against emerging threats and ensuring a safe experience for millions of users, as well as our own employees and operating environments. Our team is on the lookout for a vibrant and skilled **Security Engineer** to join our ranks and help shape the future of secure online shopping.

Your responsibilities

• Engage in real-world applications of cybersecurity practices with a focus on both (automated & scalable) offensive and defensive strategies.
• Implement, manage, and monitor security controls across our diverse cloud environments and on-premise systems. Engineer secure solutions, while hardening our existing apps and infrastructure. Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into our DevSecOps cycle and CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate security workflows with popular scripting and programming languages, and review code to squash vulnerabilities before hitting the wild.
• Actively participate in threat hunting, detection, incident response, and vulnerability management activities.
• Contribute to security architecting initiatives that bolster our defensive mechanisms and prevent future threats.

Your skills

• Higher education degree in computer science or cyber security (ETH/UNI/FH) or equivalent relevant professional experience is required.
• Recent experience in defensive and/or offensive cyber security operations/activities over several years is essential. Achievement of industry recognized certifications is a plus. Software engineering experience with use of agile software development principles is also beneficial.
• In particular, security expertise in cloud platforms like Azure and GCP, version control systems, especially GitHub, scripting and automation skills in Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell are necessary. An understanding of .Net & Kubernetes environments as a plus.
• A passion for learning and staying abreast of the latest trends, tactics, and technologies in cybersecurity. A proactive mindset with a knack for problem-solving and critical thinking. A willingness to challenge "how things have always been done" and propose more efficient, automated, or effective solutions.
• A collaborative spirit and a desire to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, eager to share knowledge and learn from others. You thrive in a team and enrich it with your open, authentic, down-to-earth personality.
• English proficiency is required, along with either existing German skills or a strong motivation to learn the language on the job with support from our education programs.

Why start with us?

• Culture is Everything: Our values—cooperative, innovative, piratesque, responsible, and ambitious—form the foundation of our journey. Culture isn't just part of what we do; it's the essence of who we are.

• Courage and Unconventionality: Your courage and innovative spirit are valued here. We challenge conventional wisdom, embracing those who dare to think differently.

• Uncomplicated: Simplicity is at our core. We avoid the unnecessary, focusing on what truly matters—your development, our collective achievements, and tackling challenges with adaptability and resilience.

• Flexibility and Freedom: We believe that innovation and creativity thrive in an environment where flexibility and freedom are prioritized. We offer home office options, up to 8 weeks of workation, and every position is available from 80-100%.

• Fast Lane Growth: With us, growth is a continuous journey. You'll have opportunities to expand your horizons, both personally and professionally. To support this, we offer all employees up to 2000 EDUpoints.

• Other Benefits: Enjoy discounted employee conditions in our shops and much more, 25 days of vacation, Galaxus Mobile at a special price and much more

We team up for Success

At Galaxus, we grow talent by teaming up with people from diverse backgrounds to build the best team out there. We stand for equal treatment and opportunities for everyone, no matter your ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, gender, gender identity, age, disability, or any other status. Diversity is our fuel for innovation and a culture of openness and collaboration. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.